About Andrew Hecht
Andrew Hecht is a sought-after commodity and futures trader, an options expert and analyst. He is a top ranked author on Seeking Alpha in various categories. Andy spent nearly 35 years on Wall Street, including two decades on the trading desk of Phillip Brothers, which became Salomon Brothers and ultimately part of Citigroup. Over the past decades, he has researched, structured and executed some of the largest trades ever made, involving massive quantities of precious metals and bulk commodities. Aside from contributing to a variety of sites, Andy is the Editor-in-Chief at Option Hotline.
Recent Articles By Andrew Hecht
Amazon and Facebook Bend Over Backwards to Make Nice with The New Administration
Amazon.com (AMZN) and Facebook (FB) have dominant positions in their industries, which has led to strong positions. But they both face regulatory headwinds with the new administration. Will they be able to continue their runs? Read more to find out.
Exxon, Chevron Could Have More Room to Run
Oil prices have more upside especially given the Bide Administration's stricter rules on drilling. Andy Hecht explains why investors should consider getting long Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX).
Does Curaleaf Have More Upside Potential?
Up until mid-January, Curaleaf Holdings (CURLF) had been soaring from its low in late March. The company saw a recent management change, a more favorable U.S. government and analysts are bullish. Does this mean the stock has more room to run? Read more to find out.
A Solid ETF For Growth in 2021: VanEck Agribusiness ETF
After many years of underperformance, agricultural stocks are starting to show signs of outperformance. Thus, the VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) is one investment that can deliver outsized returns.
4 Electric Vehicle Stocks Other Than Tesla to Consider For 2021
With a new administration, U.S. energy policy is likely to trend even more so to clean energy. This should benefit electric vehicle stocks. While Tesla (TSLA) is priced very high, other EV stocks such as Fisker (FSR), NIO Limited (NIO), Blink Charging (BLNK), and Facedrive (FDVRF) are worth a look.
Is It Time to Consider Salesforce.com Again?
Salesforce.com (CRM) is one of the largest and oldest cloud computing companies and invented the CRM category. The company's acquisition of Slack could drive a new leg higher in the stock price.
Three Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Consider Valero
The traditional energy sector could see a rebound this year as vaccines create herd immunity. One energy stock to consider is Valero Energy (VLO), as people start using their cars more and crack spreads lean higher.
3 Reasons to be Bullish on Intuitive Surgical
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) combines the best attributes of tech and healthcare stocks. It has fast growth and high margins, yet there's little reason to be worried about business momentum slowing given the ever-expanding need for healthcare.
Lithium Is an Energy Commodity: Will EVs like Tesla Push it Higher?
2020 was the year of electric vehicles. The excitement over the industry drove stocks of EVs higher last year. One of the main components of their batteries is lithium, a commodity. Will EVs drive up the price of lithium and benefit stocks such as Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. (SQM) and Albemarle Corporation (ALB)? Read more to find out.